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INTERIOR DEPARTMENT MIRED IN INVESTIGATIONS

From: High Country News

“...some watchdog groups worry that any findings about Zinke’s conduct will simply pass unnoticed without outside pressure. Investigations are only effective…

CELLULAR SACRAMENTO: VERIZON DEAL WILL BRING 5G NETWORK TO THE CAPITAL CITY- BUT AT WHAT COST?

From: Sacramento News & Review

“Based on information PEER says it discovered through Freedom of Information Act requests, its members are asking the inspector general to investigate…

ENVIRONMENT OFFICIALS PLOT AGAINST PESKY CORMORANTS

From: The Buffalo News

““These are the least politically popular animals I’ve ever encountered,” Ruch said. “All we’re saying is learn about them before you shoot them.” Ruch added:…

CATFISH FARMERS FREE TO RESUME WAR AGAINST CORMORANTS

From: Greenwire

“"It's the sort of sloppy science that gets the Fish and Wildlife Service sued regularly," PEER Executive Director Jeff Ruch said today of the agency's latest work,…

EMPLOYEE GROUP RAISES CONCERNS THAT NEW PARK SERVICE UNIFORMS COULD INCREASE DISEASE RISK

From: Government Executive

““No one has apparently even asked whether environmentally sensitive federal lands and waters will be subjected to doses of antimicrobial chemicals, insecticides…


News Releases

OCEAN SCIENTISTS’ WORK SCREENED BY PUBLIC RELATIONS STAFF

All Outside Communication Monitored Contrary to New Scientific Openness Pledge

BIG WETLANDS LOSSES PLOTTED FOR GREEN POWER

Corps Prepares Broad Exemptions for Solar, Wind, Geothermal & Tidal Facilities

UNCONTROLLED MEDICAL DRUG DISCHARGES INTO DRINKING WATER

EPA Health Facility Guidance Is Weak, Contradictory and Counterproductive

FEDS ANNOUNCE EMERGENCY RULE TO PROTECT MANATEES

Expanded Manatee Refuge and Winter Limits on Boating, Swimming and Fishing

NEW JERSEY RUSHES TO HALLIBURTON-IZE TOXIC CLEAN-UPS

Election Eve Hearing Signals Desire to Rush Relaxed Contractor Standards